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25 RULES OF WISDOMhttps://origotvafrica.com/2018/09/06/25-rules-of-wisdom/
https://origotvafrica.com/2018/09/06/25-rules-of-wisdom/#respondThu, 06 Sep 2018 09:44:44 +0000http://origotvafrica.com/?p=4381- Even the boss must get his fingernails dirty. Don’t make the people under you do things you haven’t done or aren’t willing

Don’t make the people under you do things you haven’t done or aren’t willing to do. Once in a while, I’ll go out into the field with a trusted capo of mine to send a message to my crew. If you’re a leader, then lead by example. How can anyone argue with you then?

2- A handful of luck is better than a mountain of wisdom.

OK, this one isn’t Sal’s or mine for that matter, but it’s still an important rule. As smart as you can be, there are always things in life you have to be prepared for. Even a wise man can slip on ice. Don’t underestimate the power of being at the right place at the right time.

3- For every one word you say, let your enemies say 10.

Sort of like Rule 8 (you’ll see it soon, shut up), but I like to emphasize this point by saying that the more you reveal to your enemy, the more weapons he has to hurt you with. Let your enemy talk because information is power, and information can destroy.

4- Cash is cash, even if it comes from an elephant’s stomach.

When you have greenbacks in your hands, there are no maybes, no ifs, no credit checks, no anything. A check can always bounce, a credit card is for suckers, cash is always cash (which is why my establishments only accept hard currency).

5- Never reveal 100% of anything to anyone.

If you have a great idea on how to become a millionaire, or how to convince the IRS that you really did only make $18,542 as a dental surgeon, never tell anyone all the details of your plan. Always hold something back, reveal only 75% or 90% of the plan if you have to. It protects you (especially if that last 10% is illegal) and ensures that your great idea stays yours.

6- Never make a decision when you’re angry.

Smart, careful men realize they must have a clear head to think. When you’re angry, it’s your boiling bloodlines that speak for you, not your logic. Control your emotions. This is one of the most important rules there is. When you’re angry, you make threats you often can’t deliver on, or decisions you come to regret. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.

7- A man is nothing without his word.

One of the few things even a poor man has is his word. Your word should never be broken. Always keep your promises (you should never make promises, but I know how some of you clowns can’t stop yourselves). The minute someone doesn’t trust you is the minute you lose them.

8- Keep your mouth shut. If you have to lie, keep it short and simple.

If you don’t have anything smart to say, don’t say anything at all. Even if you have something to say, don’t say it, you just end up revealing something to the other person, giving them more ammo to shoot you with. If your mouth stays shut, mistakes go the way of the dinosaurs.
If you lie, there’s no use in you coming up with some conspiracy theory. A short and sweet lie is easier to defend (and remember) than some elaborate story about how some transvestite got lipstick on your tie.

9- The best way to dodge an enemy’s bullet is by never being in a position where he can hit you.

Don’t put yourself in a position where you can get in trouble. Avoid being put between a rock and a hard place. Never be in the same room with your enemy and he’ll never have a clear shot at your head.

10- When you can’t win a war by playing fair, bend the rules. Better yet, break them.

Unless you’re some salami who’s as motivated as a slug, you always want to win. Winning doesn’t mean you have to play by the rules. It means winning. If you want to get ahead in life, you have to learn the rules of the side-game. Those who run this country learned this rule a long time ago.

11- Never forgive betrayal.
Never.

There are more rules of wisdom you need to keep in mind…
Life’s Golden Rules

Respect is great, fear is better. Machiavelli made this one famous. Fear is a better deterrent than respect; fear will stop an enemy in his tracks more than respect will.

13- A woman’s anger can always be subdued with a diamond ring (and a man’s with sex).

Is this a sexist rule? Who gives a damn? If a woman gets a diamond, she should shut up and be happy (it worked for our grandfathers, it should work for us). As long as my wife doesn’t change, this rule will always apply with me. For men, I always tell my crew: A good night with a mistress will clear your head.

14- Behind every great man is a great woman.

Just because I tell you to follow Rule 13, doesn’t mean that you should disrespect your wife. You need the stability of a great woman to be great. A man without a family can never be a complete man. A mediocre wife will always stop you from fulfilling your potential.

15- Nothing lasts forever.

Whether it’s love, good fortune, success in business, your looks, or your hair, nothing lasts forever. This one is self-explanatory.

16- Never give a tip to someone who isn’t looking.

Whether you’re in a bar being served by a hot waitress or giving a stock tip to someone at your office, don’t give a big tip if; A) The waitress isn’t even looking at you or going to know it’s from you; or B) The idiot you’re giving the hot stock tip to doesn’t even have an investment account or a clue what Nasdaq is.

17- If you go to war, always strike first. Strike hard, and hope it’s the only strike you need.

When a conflict or fight is inevitable, always strike the first blow. You will knock your enemy off balance, and if your blow was strong enough, you could knock your enemy out completely.

18- Peace is only a prelude to war.

Never be complacent. Just because everything is going great in your life now, doesn’t mean it always will. Always be ready for the worst, even if you don’t live as though the worst is actually happening to you.

19- Have a priest on call if you choose to be a careless man.

If you’re not careful, or at least cautious in your actions or words, you’re doomed to make your wife a widow or torpedo your career.

20- When in doubt, follow your gut.

Instincts were given to us so that we can make a decision when all the elements in a decision-making process aren’t obvious. Listen to your gut, it’ll save you more often than it’ll hurt you.

21- Man appoints, God disappoints.

I never quite understood what this meant. Sal used to say it all the time, and I would just nod my head even if I didn’t know what he was trying to say. I don’t even think Sal knew what it meant. Still, it sounds good.

22- Keep your friends close, your enemies closer.

People always misunderstand this saying. It doesn’t mean you have to be best friends with your enemy, it just means you should do everything in your power to keep tabs on your enemy. Have someone you trust in his organization. Know his moves, predict his thoughts, and capitalize on his weaknesses.

23- Overestimate the time something takes, and underestimate its rewards.

Even the best plans sometimes don’t come to fruition (yeah, big word, I know). Most of the time, we have to work to get something, and that means being patient. Overestimating the work and underestimating the reward will never leave you disappointed.

24- To make money, you have to spend money.

I hate greasing all these corrupt politicians, but most of the time, I makes me 10 times more money as a result. Don’t be afraid to spend money if it will bring you more. Take a loan at the bank if you have a great idea for a business. Pay a good employee a decent salary. Pay for expert advice. If you are a smart businessman, you will always come out on top.

25- Lucky is the man who suffers humiliation in front of others, for his revenge will be sweeter.

If someone ever embarrasses you, make sure he gets a good laugh; make sure people see this embarrassment because the memory will eat at you until you get your revenge. Too often, people don’t retaliate when they’re humiliated. Raise the stakes, and you’ll have no choice but to return with a vengeance.
now you know
That’s enough advice already.

]]>Nnamdi Ezeigbo is the founder and CEO of SLOT systems limited, and also the brain behind TECNO and INFINIX, the fastest selling phone brands in Nigeria. Many people are not even aware that these popular phone brands are the brainchild of a fellow Nigerian. His success story is a very remarkable one.

Nnamdi Ezeigbo studied Electrical Electronics Engineering at the Yaba College of Technology in 1988, and got a Higher National Diploma (HND), before serving his country, Nigeria, during his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) year at Guinness Nigeria PLC, in 1996.

After completing his youth service year, Nnamdi Ezeigbo tried to no avail to secure a job with a company in Nigeria. With no promising signs of any potential employment, he went on to work as an apprentice learning how to repair computers. After which he launched out on his own to repair computers for individuals. Since he didn’t have any cash at the time, he had to squat with a friend of his at Ikeja, who owned a book store. His customer base grew, largely because of his honesty and the premium he placed on customer service.
The mutual trust and good relationship with his customers, was what gave him his first break in business. One day, an old customer he knew from his days as an apprentice, came to his little shop to see him. He told him he would love him to continue fixing his computers, but would prefer he operated from a larger and more serene environment. To help him out, the customer brought some printers for Nnamdi to sell, from which he used the proceeds to setup a new shop for himself. He paid for the store at a then price of 180,000 Naira (He later bought that same store many years later for 100 million Naira).

From his new store, he began to sell computers. As his business grew, a lot of customers started to both demand for slot stores in areas close to their vicinities, and to ask if they sold mobile phones. With a keen eye to spot opportunity when it presents itself, Nnamdi Ezeigbo immediately expanded his business to also cover the sale of mobile phones.

With no real knowledge on how to manage a growing business, Nnamdi decided to enrol for an MBA program at the prestigious Lagos Business School. He also began to attend many workshops on entrepreneurship, and that helped to sharpen his business acumen and develop his legendary entrepreneurial prowess.

During this process, he and his team decided to take a 5 year route to build a strong reputation for their brand. By the time the projection had elapsed, the Slot brand name was the most reputable mobile phone retailer in the whole country.

The rise of telecommunication networks created many opportunities in the Nigerian market. Their poor services caused many Nigerians to purchase more than one mobile phone, so they could try a different network when the other was bad. Nnamdi realised this problem early on, and approached Nokia in a bid to convince them to manufacture dual sim phones for Nigerians, so they would carry only one mobile phone at a time instead of two. They refused to listen because, seeing people carry more of their phones meant more phone sales for them.

According to his interview with Nairametrics, Nnamdi said;
*“So I went to China and got a guy who had worked with a company called Bird then. Bird was into phones but they got choked and lost market share. I met with the guy and asked the guy to let us do something. I came with that name and I registered it here and brought the guy to Nigeria. And that was the high point of our business. We came together and I designed the first Tecno phone, Tecno T101. We started it but the market did not accept it and we also had problem with the dual SIM not working together and we had to make corrections and we came with Tecno 201 and that was a bit accepted by the market. But we were basically giving marketers on credit to sell the phones and then pay us later. And I was funding it all alone.”*

*“Since I was funding it alone, we were finding it difficult to get the right quantity to sell until the market started accepting us. What I now did was to make them pay in advance, I mean the dealers. So we started using their money to order the products. This was around 2007. The introduction of Tecno brand was the turning point of our business.”*

*“Like I said, Tecno is my baby and we kept improving. I knew a day would come when the middle class would accept Tecno. Initially, it was a phone for low income people but based on improvement and upping our game, the middle class had to accept it and when the economy went down in 2008 that helped Tecno to move to the top. Since purchasing power had dropped, they had to go for something that have same capabilities but cheaper. So with N15,000, you could buy a Smartphone and thank God for 3G network. The advent of 3G network actually helped Tecno to move up. So students who could not afford to buy phones in the range of N30,000 could buy one for N15,000 and enjoy features of Smartphone like Facebook, Twitter, Whatsapp and so on.”*

Today, Nnamdi Ezeigbo is a phenomenal success story in Nigeria and indeed Africa. From a humble repair man, he has built a MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR company and one of the most recognizable brand in Nigeria.

There are many lessons in this story.

Pay attention to your business no matter how small it is today, it can be the seed of a global company tomorrow.

Integrity in business is extremely important, it will open doors for you, and speak for you, even when you are not present.

When you see opportunities, grab it and run with it. Nokia refused Nnamdi’s idea, Nokia was mighty and Nnamdi was nobody, but today because Nnamdi believed in his idea and grabbed the opportunity, Tecno is everywhere, and Nokia is dead. How are the mighty fallen? Run with your idea, and this too will be your story.

Keep improving your products and services every day. Nnamdi kept improving Tecno steadily until it became an accepted brand in Nigeria.

Most importantly, the greatest investment you will make is an investment in yourself. As a business man, if you can afford a business school, enroll.

Don’t waste your time crying over the economy of the nation, there is nothing you can do about it, but there is a lot you can do about yourself.

Think positive.

*Like Nnamdi you can change your world.

This is highly motivational …Get up brethren and ‘Rule your world’ with God-given ideas.

Priyanka Chopra’s long-time friend Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, has approved of the actor’s engagement to singer Nick Jonas, according to a report.

A source told E! Newsthat the Duchess of Sussex is “very excited” for the couple.

“Everyone is very happy and they are definitely a great match,”

the insider further shared.

Meghan and Priyanka have been friends for some time now and the Bollywood actor also attended the former Suits star’s wedding to Prince Harry in May this year.

While Priyanka and Jonas have remained tight-lipped about their relationship, reports have been doing the rounds that the two got engaged after the singer popped the question on the Bollywood superstar’s birthday in London.

She has starred in the thriller series Quantico on US network ABC and, in her career as a singer, has released songs with US chart-toppers including Pitbull and The Chainsmokers.

Jonas first found success as a child as the frontman of The Jonas Brothers with his two siblings.

Also an actor on theatre and in television, Jonas returned to music as a young adult with a new, mature image and has often been seen as a sex symbol. He has been romantically linked to a number of prominent women including Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez.

People magazine said that, while Jonas and Priyanka have known each other for some time, they began dating just two months ago and the relationship was serious enough that she introduced him to her mother in India.

]]>https://origotvafrica.com/2018/07/29/meghan-markle-on-priyanka-chopra-and-nick-jonas-engagement/feed/0Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra, 6 whirlwind A-list engagementshttps://origotvafrica.com/2018/07/29/nick-jonas-and-priyanka-chopra-6-whirlwind-a-list-engagements/
https://origotvafrica.com/2018/07/29/nick-jonas-and-priyanka-chopra-6-whirlwind-a-list-engagements/#commentsSun, 29 Jul 2018 19:29:47 +0000http://origotvafrica.com/?p=424Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are said to have been dating for around two months, and now he’s popped the question, according to

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, has said policemen deployed in the state for the Saturday governorship election stormed the pavilion where the Peoples Democratic Party was holding their rally and harassed him.

The governor, who emerged with a neck brace narrated his ordeal and asked supporters of the party to remain resolute and vote for his deputy, who is also the governorship candidate of the PDP, Prof. Olusola Kolapo.

Fayose, who burst into tears while speaking with journalists said he was slapped, kicked and shot at by the policemen and said the Inspector General of Police should be held responsible if anything happened to him.

“My people, the Lord will fight this battle. The COMPOL MOPOL of Nigeria Police and the AIG ordered that the governor should be killed. I was slapped by a policeman and shot at,

“But I want you to be of great courage. This battle must be won. This is an army of occupation. I want you to stand and remain standing.
“I hope they will not cause 1983 crisis. I call on the international community, Ekiti is under siege. How can I be the governor of the stage and be treated this way? I will go back to the hospital and remain there for a while.

“Stand with Eleka. I am having a lot of pain and I decide to bear this pain because of you, I am pleading with the international community, Nigeria is in trouble. They have arrested so many teachers, many okada riders… Come and save Ekiti, this is our hour of tribulation.

]]>https://origotvafrica.com/2018/07/12/police-fire-teargas-at-gov-fayose-right-inside-the-govt-house-ekiti/feed/0https://origotvafrica.com/2018/07/02/396/
https://origotvafrica.com/2018/07/02/396/#respondMon, 02 Jul 2018 05:06:43 +0000http://origotvafrica.com/?p=396Our heart goes out to everyone that died from this happening. ! It’s so heartbreaking 💔 May God save us all ! 😞

]]>https://origotvafrica.com/2018/07/02/396/feed/0Singer, Wizkid booked till 2021https://origotvafrica.com/2018/07/02/singer-wizkid-booked-till-2021/
https://origotvafrica.com/2018/07/02/singer-wizkid-booked-till-2021/#respondMon, 02 Jul 2018 04:57:08 +0000http://origotvafrica.com/?p=391NIGERIAN singer Ayo Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has revealed that he has been booked for shows for the next three years.The ‘Soco’

]]>NIGERIAN singer Ayo Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has revealed that he has been booked for shows for the next three years.The ‘Soco’ crooner made the announcement on his Twitter handle @wizkidayo, where he wrote, “booked for three years”.

Wizkid has released several hit tracks this year including ‘Soco’, ‘Fake Love’, ‘Manya’ and ‘Nowo’.

Soco’, in which he featured Ceeza Mili, Spotless and Terri, is a fast-paced Afro-beat tune that has grown to become the most favourite song for the ‘Shaku Shaku’ dance.

In February 2014, Wizkid became the first ever Nigerian musician to have over 1 million followers on Twitter.He went on to become the first Afro-beat artiste to appear in the 2018 Guinness World Records, for his contribution to Drake’s hit song ‘One Dance’.

The 27-year- old recently sold out the O2 hall in London and is set to release a much-anticipated album later in 2018.

]]>https://origotvafrica.com/2018/07/02/singer-wizkid-booked-till-2021/feed/0ACTOR ERNEST OBI AND HIS WIFE WELCOMES A NEW BABYhttps://origotvafrica.com/2018/07/02/actor-ernest-obi-and-his-wife-welcomes-a-new-baby/
https://origotvafrica.com/2018/07/02/actor-ernest-obi-and-his-wife-welcomes-a-new-baby/#respondMon, 02 Jul 2018 04:24:01 +0000http://origotvafrica.com/?p=384Actor Ernest Obi , a producer and a director welcomes a new child with his wife and best friend Evi Ernest Obi. He

– The group said Mrs Buhari advocates for equal rights, respect and access to education for women and girls; and that she speaks out against child marriages

– Mrs Buhari, in a video message, said the award would spur her to do more for the less-privileged

Aisha Buhari, wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, has been presented with the “Woman of Valour” award, by the Nigerian Women Association of Georgia (NWAG).

The award was presented during the association’s 18th Annual Awards Banquet which held in Atlanta, USA, Daily Independent reports.

OrigoTv gathers that NWAG presented the award to the wife of the president in recognition of her worthy causes in supporting Nigerian women, girls and children.

The president of the association, Dr Stella Etta, said Mrs Buhari “has used her position as the First Lady to bring global attention to, and campaign for laws that protect women, girls and children.”

She continued: “This is especially on issues of forced marriages, sexual abuse of children and human trafficking.

“She takes time out to visit the poor and the oppressed such as meeting with mothers of the kidnapped Chibok schoolgirls and the six-month-old victim of the violation, Khadijah Bashir, in Kano state.”

NWAG also pointed out that Mrs Buhari advocates for equal rights, respect and access to education for women and girls; and that she speaks out against child marriages.

Etta added: “These noble and humanitarian causes won her local and international acclaims, as well as from housewives who have been shut out of opportunities because of lack of access to education.

“She ensured that women’s issues were represented in her husband’s election platform, promising that his administration would give top priority to women’s health and education and equal opportunities to contribute towards nation building.”

Mrs Buhari, who gave her acceptance speech in a recorded video message to the event, said the award would spur her to do more for the less-privileged.

She said: “The award, will spur me to do more. I, therefore, call on others to work harder on the negative health and the economic outlaws of women. Thank you all for projecting the good image of Nigeria in various areas of endeavour. I dedicate this award to the women and children of Nigeria.”

Meanwhile,it was previously reported that some Nigerians were not at all happy with Mrs Aisha Buhari, over her choice of outfit on her arrival to the United States of America.

A fraction of her followers on Facebook expressed their anger that she chose to dress in an un-Islamic manner as she visited the world’s most powerful country for the first time since becoming the First Lady of Nigeria.

]]>https://origotvafrica.com/2018/06/28/accolades-as-aisha-buhari-bags-prestigious-woman-of-valour-award-in-usa/feed/0How to survive in Lagos, Nigeriahttps://origotvafrica.com/2018/06/28/373/
https://origotvafrica.com/2018/06/28/373/#respondThu, 28 Jun 2018 04:10:13 +0000http://origotvafrica.com/?p=373For many people, adjusting to the lifestyle and system in Lagos can be a very demanding task, but there are some misconceptions by

]]>For many people, adjusting to the lifestyle and system in Lagos can be a very demanding task, but there are some misconceptions by people who are visiting for the first time or those who have just relocated.

The stories peddled by friends or relatives will often portray Lagos as a place too noisy, overcrowded, traffic-plagued and many other negative adjectives. But you can be sure that there is more to Lagos than this.

The first thing anyone who is visiting or relocating to Lagos has to do is first set aside the stories you have heard, and focus on the fact that those who are coping in Lagos do not have some extraordinary powers.

Here are 5 Do’s and 5 Don’ts that can act as a guide to your acclimatizing in lagos

The 5 Dos

Be Courteous

Be respectful and calm; learn to say sorry if there is a little disagreement. Try as much as possible to stay out of arguments. In doing this, you will get more friends who can make your stay in Lagos really worthwhile.

Be Smart

There are great landmarks, and outstanding structures everywhere in Lagos. It’s okay to be amazed by what you see; but staring for too long may make you seem lost and uncertain, hence highlighting you as a viable prey.

Don’t be sloppy or move around like a wanderer, embrace the environment, don’t let it intimidate you.

Be Bold

Never look frightened even when the bus conductors shout and roar, just keep still without fidgeting, most of their threats are empty. Gently make your points clear, state your claim accurately, and many others will join your cause and probably fight your fight; that’s the Lagos spirit.

Simply go about your business and stay away from any area where you smell trouble.

Be Flexible

Don’t get all worked up with thoughts of Lagos as a challenging terrain. Remember that not everyone in Lagos is out to snatch your belongings like you may have heard from fables.

Add your candid opinions to contemporary issues; be warm and friendly at every occasion when the need arises.

Be Modest

Especially with your dressing, if you must be flamboyant and extravagant in your dressing, then you must try to avoid using public buses. Get a taxi to chauffeur you around town, that way you stand less chance of having your purse snatched, pocket picked or being robbed. Better still, get on the BRT buses and have a great time as you go around Lagos.

The 5 Don’ts

Don’t Give Your Trust easily

That someone is looking all smart and affluently clad in a suit or some awesome regalia does not mean you can go on and totally trust the person. Be sure to test everyone and of course give the book a constructive criticism after you read beyond its cover. Like the Lagos slang says, “shine your eyes o!”.

Don’t Loiter About At Night

Unless you have a valid ID card and have become really familiar with the area. True, Lagos never sleeps and tends to be much more fun at night, but you should stick with the day, till you have a mastery of easy routes and road networks to lead you safely home.

Avoid notorious places and places marked out for crime; no one can really guarantee your safety if you are behind enemy lines.

Don’t Be Greedy

Beware of people who will approach you saying: “me come Cameroon get dollar to change”. Truth be told, there are a lot of scam artists in Lagos, and the government is doing a lot to flush them out. In fact the war against fraud in Lagos is almost won, but never forget to spot the Judas in every twelve. Try as much as possible to stick to your routines, either for places you are to visit or for transactions you engage in.

Don’t Be Too Showy

Regardless of what you are and who you are, try as much as possible to play it down. Never go counting all your money where there is a crowd, beware the way you make that Gucci or Fendi bag swing. Avoid constant public displays of wealth. In Lagos no one is really pre-occupied with who you are and where you from, bragging and shouting is most likely to make you seem obnoxious and get you in some trouble.

Don’t Take Unregistered Buses

Yellow with stripes of black is the normal coating for commercial vehicles in Lagos. To be on the safe side you can stick to the yellow Danfo buses; although some argue that BRT buses are better options. Hitch-hiking is not really advisable in Lagos. There are a few private cars and buses that pick up passengers at various bus-stops, but you are advised to patiently wait for the commercial vehicles, as fares in Lagos are relatively cheap.

These tips are given as guidelines to make your stay in Lagos most comfortable. Like a map, if the rules are followed judiciously, one stands a 95% chance of having an excellent stay in Lagos.

Lagos is not like most people say it is: there are so many positive things going on in and around this beautiful city, but just like everywhere else in the world, there will always be the good, the bad and the ugly.

For all the bad stories you have been told, you will have the time of your life in Eko, Nigeria’s most beautiful city and arguably Africa’s most exciting place to be.